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Each nation has a different 5G strategy. For 5G, China uses 3.5GHz as the frequency. Then, a 5G base station resembles a 4G system, but it’s on a much larger scale. For sub-6GHz in 5G, let’s say you have a macro base station. The power levels at the antenna range from 40 watts, 80 watts or 100 watts.
The power amplifier device is a key component that boosts the RF power signals in base stations. It’s based on two competitive technologies, silicon-based LDMOS or RF gallium nitride (GaN). GaN, a III-V technology, outperforms LDMOS, making it ideal for the high-frequency requirements for 5G. But GaN is expensive with some challenges in the fab.
The first wave of 5G base stations have been deployed. Now device makers are developing new GaN-based power amp chips, hoping to capture the next wave of 5G base station deployments. Cree, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, NXP, Qorvo, Sumitomo and others compete in the RF GaN device market.
Nonetheless, GaN-based power amps also are gaining steam in 5G. As in 4G, China’s base station vendors are adopting GaN-based power amp devices for their initial deployments of 5G systems in China. Other base station vendors are following suit.
For sub-6GHz in 5G, let’s say you have a macro base station. The power levels at the antenna range from 40 watts, 80 watts or 100 watts. On the RRH board, you have various devices such as power amps, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), transceivers and others. The RF process is complex with several steps.
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